But, for Alt rockers Big Head Todd and The Monsters, commercial success has proven elusive.

Despite consistently churning out songs with catchy melodies, smart lyrics and strong musicianship, the group has yet to make that one hit that will propel them to the big time.

That's not likely to change with the group's latest release, "All The Love You Need." But, the new record does find Todd Park Mohr and his Monsters unleashing the grittier, hard-edged sound that they first tapped into during their "Live At The Filmore," released in 2004.

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Only traces remain of the haunting, melancholy melodies that were long the group's trademark. Their replaced by a punk-like fury that recalls vintage Graham Parker and the Rumour and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The opening blast of the first track, "Her Own Kinda Woman," leaves no doubt that Mohr, the group's chief songwriter and vocalist, is fed-up and more than a little pissed-off.

"I won't stand in her way," growls Mohr. "Spread her wings and she'll fly.You know it's hard to be free, when you slave to get by.

"(But) this time I ain't gonna let it get me down," Mohr vows.

On the slower tempo "Ever Since You Pulled Me Under," an Anthony Keidis-sounding Mohr raps about living in a chaotic world filled with war and despair. But, even there he sees enough hope to keep fighting. Backed by a thunderous, hypnotic drum beat and blistering guitar solo, Mohr calls for a revolution filled with love and compassion.

That wasn't always the case for Big Head Todd and The Monsters. Their earlier recordings often became mired in overwhelming despair and self-pity, which eventually could tire-out even the most ardent fan.

On their new record, Big Head Todd and The Monsters don't pretend that the world has gotten better.

They just sound like they've developed a little thicker skin, and a new perspective on their place in the world.

The group seems to say as much on the title track, "All The Love You Need."

"Here we go," Mohr wearily sighs at the song's beginning. In it, he chronicles a journey of mistakes made and dreams missed. But, the ultimately, the messenger finds contentment within.

"Let me let you in on a little secret," Mohr sings. "You've already got all the love you're needing. In you're heart, in your mind, in your imagination, you've already got all the love you need."